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| navigate by keyword : wildlife animal mammal zoo safari nature tiger savanna lion giraffe plant jungle branch whiskers recreation zebras subgenus hippotigris african equines distinctive black white striped coats zebra stripes patterns unique individual theories proposed function evidence supporting form protection biting flies profile portrait young head |
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| Zebras (subgenus Hippotigris) are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Several theories have been proposed for the function of these stripes, with most evidence supporting them as a form of protection from biting flies. |
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